Hounslow

Community mission

Who doesn’t love getting trashed?!

5 GoodGymers made their way to help their local community in Hounslow.

  • Michelle
  • Harvey Gallagher
  • Lucy Hill
  • Alan Armstrong
  • Hounslow runner
 
Saturday, 6th of January 2024
 
Led by Anastasia Hancock
she/her

For our anywhere anytime litter picking session, we took to the streets and parks of Hounslow and filled several bags with litter.

For one half of the north east contingent it was a rubbish day on the grass. For the other it was another win in the bag and time to get wasted. We won’t mention the scoreline…

But who cares about Cups when there’s plenty of cans and bottles up for grabs.

For Florian, this was a first litter picking task and a walk in the park! Florian's report just in:

Turning Turnham Clean(er)

"After learning from Alan this community mission is done time flexible over the weekend I got started on Heathfields Gardens of Turnham Green. This area I hold dear for our regular post group run fitness sessions and for my going-for-a-walk route.

At first glance the park looked pretty clean but roaming around for about half an hour filled my litter bag with many small bits and pieces.

A local resident who was on his way to catch his bus went past and asked if I am litter pickicking, voluntarily - which I both affirmed. He advised me to contact a local councillor who may be able to give bags and litter pickers.

I enjoyed my first single handed litter pick being able to contribute to the local community while catching bits of sunshine"

We may be feeling trashed after a pun session but the streets of Hounslow are all the better for it.

Report written by Michelle


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Kash
Kash
Saturday January 6th, 2024 23:21

I really liked Florian's story within the story! Nice work keeping the neighbourhood clean everyone :)

Hounslow runner
Hounslow runner
Sunday January 7th, 2024 08:36

Thank you Kash! 🙏 Writing the story in the story was satisfying and I was glad to have something to tell :)

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